adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
blessesverbUS /ˈblesɪz/
third-person singular of “bless” — give a benediction to
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
brewedverbUS /bruːd/
past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
endearverbUS /enˈdiːr/
make attractive or lovable
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
ExemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/
the condition of bearing fruit
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
heightensverbUS /ˈhaɪtənz/
third-person singular of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
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From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
Rebecca'snounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Each morning wakes the father and the son to cheerful labour in fishing, or the tending of a garden, the produce of which they carry to the next market town.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The evening sends them back to their home in joy: where Rebecca meets them at the door, affectionately boasts of the warm meal that is ready, and heightens the charm of conversation with her taste and judgment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Exempt both from patronage and from control--healthy--alive to every fruition with which Nature blesses the world; dead to all out of their power to attain, the works of art--susceptible of those passions with endear human creatures one to another, insensible to those which separate man from man--they found themselves the thankful inhabitants of a small house, or hut, placed on the borders of the sea.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading By forming a humble scheme for their remaining life, a scheme depending upon their _own_ exertions alone, on no light promises of pretended friends, and on no sanguine hopes of certain success, but with prudent apprehension, with fortitude against disappointment, Henry, his son, and Rebecca (now his daughter), found themselves, at the end of one year, in the enjoyment of every comfort with such distinguished minds knew how to taste.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was after a supper of roots from their garden, poultry that Rebecca's hand had reared, and a jug brewed by young Henry, that the following discourse took place.
